Job Description
About the Role
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Receiving Manager to join their team at the Shelly Centre New Store in KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate receiving of incoming goods, facilitating efficient stock flow, and maintaining high standards of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate verifying, scanning, and capturing of physical goods receipts for the store in accordance with company policy and SOPs.
- Receiving of all warehouse goods and invoices.
- Prevention and return of all unordered or damaged goods delivered to the store, and accurately complete credit notes for non-acceptance.
- Verify and check deliveries and invoices for total consistency: Goods delivered are in fact the goods invoiced and captured in terms of quantities, variant, and condition.
- Despatch all returns that are to be uplifted by a supplier on presentation of a pick-up slip in accordance with company policy and SOPs.
- Prepare and log warehouse claims on the warehouse claims system.
- Ensure the flow of stock receipts through receiving is maintained, that deliveries arriving are receipted the same day and sent to the floor.
- Process all returns to suppliers in compliance with company SOPs.
- Follow up with supplier representatives as to the upliftment of supplier returns in order to minimise their balance.
- Oversee and manage return policy: credit note, supplier returns, warehouse credit, and monthly vendor return list.
- Accurately create and capture purchase orders for the store, irrespective of source on SAP.
- Capture all goods on warehouse invoices.
- Accurately verify and check invoices.
- Capture (MIRA) all invoices that have been goods received in compliance with operating policies.
- Execute the warehouse credits process in compliance with the company operating procedure.
- Ensure all physical controls over the goods receiving area are in place and operational.
- Support the Assistant and Store Manager in ensuring the storerooms are in an orderly state.
- Manage and control high-risk stock.
- Mentor and train Receiving/Capturing Clerks and Store Men to ensure their performance meets company standards and continually improves.
- Conduct staff scheduling and performance management, staff development, and training plans.
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Minimum of 3 years relevant retail receiving experience
- Computer literate MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Qualifications
- None mentioned
Salary & Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
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About Transport / logistics / warehouse Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the transport, logistics, and warehouse sectors are common industries with a steady demand for skilled professionals. Generally, these roles offer stable employment opportunities, especially in industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce, and financial services. Typically, companies in these sectors rely on efficient transportation and storage systems to manage their supply chains.
Salaries for transport, logistics, and warehouse workers in South Africa can vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. Generally, salaries range from around R25 000 to R60 000 per annum, with senior roles and those in larger companies often commanding higher salaries. However, these are broad ranges, and actual salaries may differ based on individual circumstances.
Common skills required for transport, logistics, and warehouse roles include good communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as proficiency in operating heavy machinery or managing inventory systems. Typically, a strong understanding of logistics principles, transportation regulations, and warehouse management practices is also essential. Additionally, many companies prefer candidates with experience in supply chain management, data analysis, or quality control.
The transport, logistics, and warehouse sectors commonly employ workers in industries such as manufacturing, e-commerce, and financial services. In the manufacturing sector, roles like production coordinators, inventory managers, and warehouse supervisors are common. In the e-commerce industry, jobs like order fulfillment specialists, shipping coordinators, and logistics coordinators are often in demand. Financial services companies also require skilled professionals for roles such as cash handling, courier services, or supply chain management.
Career development opportunities in transport, logistics, and warehouse roles can vary widely depending on individual performance and industry needs. Typically, senior roles or specialized positions like transportation manager, inventory control specialist, or quality assurance coordinator offer career advancement opportunities. With experience and additional training, workers in these sectors can move into leadership positions, start their own businesses, or transition to related industries.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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